Logical-Dog-7387 t1_j6ha80n wrote on January 30, 2023 at 8:52 AM

Reply to comment by Gr33nBubble in US to renew efforts to reduce India's oil, military 'dependency' on Russia by Falls_stuff

I don't think America or Americans are evil , it's just America was an unreliable partner in the past . And when it comes to abandoning long term ally in favour of US we do have the reservations. Thats it. I like most Indians condone all invasions. Wether that was done by Russia or others. We are always open to all relationship that benefits my country. But I don't really support a Black and white world. It's all grey. Russia might be the big bad wolf in the eyes of America and europe but thats not the right picture from our side. We condemn Ukraine war the same way we condemn Iraq war but we done condemn Russia or US. I also think it's a great opportunity for both country if we can make it work. We just wants to be like swiss neutral to all.

Gr33nBubble t1_j6hc9lj wrote on January 30, 2023 at 9:21 AM

Right on man. Yeah I understand having reservations about abandoning a traditional ally, in favor of a country who hasn't been reliable in the past.

I condemn the Iraq war also, for what it's worth.

[Edit] Here's to forging a better alliance between our two countries. I hope my government does a better job of supporting Indian interests and siding with the biggest democracy in the world...better than it has in the past.

Logical-Dog-7387 t1_j6hrx4c wrote on January 30, 2023 at 12:42 PM

Yeah me too. Hopes my government doesn't fucks up too (which probably they will)

Gr33nBubble t1_j6jjy31 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Lol.

Yeah, it's hard to put our faith in our governments...

Btw, it's always really bothered me when I learn about the U.S. trying to topple democratically elected governments, or becoming allies with military or religious dictatorships, simply because of cold water politics, or regional interests, or whatever. It's extremely hypocritical and makes us look really bad.

I think our main objective ought to be fostering democracies around the world, if we are going to be the 'world leaders' with all the weapons. Otherwise, what's the point of leading the world if you're not making it a better place with more freedoms for everybody.

That's the main reason I support giving weapons to Ukraine. They are making a really good effort to become a democracy, just like India, and the United States.

Cheers mate!